by David Ball, KATU Staff

Sat, April 5th 2025 at 8:58 PM

Portland Trail Blazers guard Matisse Thybulle, right, battles for the rebound against Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, April 4, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez)

The Portland Trail Blazers finished up their most recent road trip with a 118-113 loss in Chicago on Friday night.

Deni Avdija followed up for a tip-in to put Portland up 69-67 midway through the third quarter, but that would be the final time that the Trail Blazers would hold the upper hand.

A Dalano Banton 3-pointer brought the Blazers within two points as the clock dipped under three minutes to play, but Cody White went 5-for-6 (83.3%) from the free-throw line down the stretch to seal the win for Chicago.

Avdija led the Blazers with 37 points, while Banton added 21 points.

Portland (34-44) is back home at 3 p.m. Sunday to face San Antonio.